Eyes Wide Open

A film by Paula Weiman-Kelman and Jonathan Lopatin. Once you visit Israel, everything looks different. A must-see for anyone deeply moved by their trip to Israel, this documentary captures the powerful reactions of travelers to the holy land. 'What does Israel mean to you?' asks documentary filmmaker Paula Weiman-Kelman as she follows American Jews in synagogues, airports, ancient landmarks and modern war zones to reveal their feelings in their first-time or frequent visits to this beautiful, enigmatic country.